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Liverpool fans salute the team bus with flares as thousands line the streets to welcome Jurgen Klopp to Anfield ahead of his final match as manager

Liverpool fans filled the streets around Anfield to greet the team bus in wild scenes ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s final match as manager.

Supporters set off red flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their final home game of the season.

Liverpool’s clash against Wolves promises to be an emotional event with Klopp taking charge for the final time.

Reds fans were heard chanting as the team bus passed by as the atmosphere grew ahead of a memorable event at Anfield.

Liverpool shared a clip of fans waving at the bus on social media, with the club writing “A special welcome to Anfield for Jürgen’s Reds.”

Liverpool fans salute the team bus with flares as thousands line the streets to welcome Jurgen Klopp to Anfield ahead of his final match as manager

Liverpool fans lined the streets as the team bus made its way to Anfield before kick-off.

Supporters set off red smoke bombs as they welcome Jurgen Klopp for his final match in charge

Supporters set off red smoke bombs as they welcome Jurgen Klopp for his final match in charge

Fans took to the streets to greet Klopp ahead of the home game against Wolves.

Fans took to the streets to greet Klopp ahead of the home game against Wolves.

Klopp will attempt to end his tenure in charge of Liverpool with a final victory

Klopp will attempt to end his tenure in charge of Liverpool with a final victory

Klopp leaves coaching post after nine and a half seasons in charge of Liverpool

Klopp leaves coaching post after nine and a half seasons in charge of Liverpool

Klopp is sure to receive a meaningful and emotional farewell at Anfield after etching himself into Liverpool history as one of the club’s great managers.

In nine memorable years at Anfield, Klopp became the first manager in the club’s history to win the Premier League, European Cup, FA Cup and League Cup.

He also won the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

His trophy haul would have been more than seven without Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City as a formidable rival.

Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers as manager on October 8, 2015, and this afternoon’s clash against Wolves will be his 489th game in charge of the Reds.

The outgoing Liverpool boss will be aiming for a 304th and final victory of his tenure.

Liverpool are assured of finishing third in the Premier League this season, having seen their title challenge collapse in recent weeks.

Speaking ahead of his final game in charge of the Reds, Klopp outlined his plans for the coming months, now that he is set to finally take time away from the game.

Supporters were keen to pay tribute to Klopp as his nine-year tenure comes to an end.

Supporters were keen to pay tribute to Klopp as his nine-year tenure comes to an end.

Several fans were seen wearing jerseys bearing Klopp's name before the match.

Several fans were seen wearing jerseys bearing Klopp’s name before the match.

The match against Wolves will be Klopp's 489th and final as Liverpool manager.

The match against Wolves will be Klopp’s 489th and final as Liverpool manager.

“Holiday,” he told Liverpool’s official website. “(The) Champions League final with Dortmund, I was invited, so we will watch that.

“It’s not that I tried much (before going on vacation), so I didn’t have time. I had time, but for me, summer vacation, at least at the end of the season, was like finding the first available deck chair and having a phone here and talking to agents, sports directors, stuff like that.

“I didn’t have any training sessions, yes, but the rest was still going on. So that means I haven’t seen 1% of the world for nothing.

“Now we won’t do anything, we’ll watch the Euros here and there, (I’m) really looking forward to it, then a holiday of doing nothing, then the plan is to start traveling and see how it goes .”

Klopp is expected to spend more time with his wife Ulla, with the couple splitting their commitments between their villa in Mallorca and their return to Germany.

Several banners and murals have been placed across Liverpool in tribute to the current boss.

Several banners and murals have been placed across Liverpool in tribute to the current boss.

Fans also displayed drawings in support of Klopp on an emotional afternoon for Liverpool fans.

Fans also displayed drawings in support of Klopp on an emotional afternoon for Liverpool fans.

Some supporters were seen wearing a replica of the Champions League and Klopp cut out at Anfield

Some supporters were seen wearing a replica of the Champions League and Klopp cut out at Anfield

The 56-year-old then explained that he was looking forward to living normally again and fulfilling his family roles.

“One hundred percent (I can’t wait to be a husband, father and grandfather),” he added.

“I can’t wait to be that. It’s perfect. Like I said, I can’t wait for life, life after career and now let’s see what it means for me.

“People ask me: ‘What do you (want to do?)’. I just don’t know. I’ve never had it, so let’s try it and then I’ll tell you.

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